Poulan PR185H42STC User Manual

Poulan PR185H42STC Manual

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  • Poulan PR185H42STC | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PR185H42STC LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 175718 12.14.00 RD Printed in U.S.A.
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    for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and
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    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1)
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    hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). INSERT 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from
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    location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all the above assembly
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    See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See
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    symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED
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    TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT
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    reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Use choke control lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to
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    prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be
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    SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual
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    tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass
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    receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season
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    may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not
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    range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
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    dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge by tapping other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig
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    lift lever to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or
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    front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
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    SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual
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    mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
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    . TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT
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    TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/ Service Adjustments section. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part
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    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
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    SERVICE NOTES 28
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    LIGHT B+A1 RUN B+A1 START B + S + A1 NONE A2+L NONE NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT : IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 29
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 21 22 42 24 41 43 27 27 26 40 27 27 25 33 30 16 16 8 2 1 D.C. AMPERES 45 52 28 29 27 30
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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 2 74760412 8 156417 16 153664 21 166181 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 212 17 30 24 29 18 24 12 28 25 26 31 3 208 25 26 5 5 53 51 58 52 55 57 208 11 9 207 208 207 54 20 23 26 64 3 35 3 33 3 10 3 142 207 1 13 2 206 37 145 37 3 3 142 3 3 208 3 35 3 3 38 34 26 32
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    CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16
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    DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 51 51 57 89 69 197 81 32 30 52 16 95 77 15 96 1 26 63 161 159 158 59 169
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    DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------ 8 165619 10 76020416 14 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw 70 134683 Guide Belt 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 63 11 39 1 37 62 44 51 41 42 37 36 54 27 17 8 22 23 11 66 40 18 19 25 46 8 6 2 7 68 67 13 65 46 8 6 80 5 79 29 11 68 3 29 29 29 29 40 40 15 76 78, 77 74, 75 32 11 11 40 10 7 5 4 43 36 43 6 8
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle 17 156546 Shaft Asm Strg 18 57079 Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 19 160395 Support Shaft 22 165857 Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx 23 165851 Shaft Asm Pittman 25 154406
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 5 6 22 2 21 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 12 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171683 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot
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    Height Adjust Decal Fend Reflector Rh Decal Fend Reflector Lh Manual Owner's (English) Manual Owner's (French) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 170455 Tire F T 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 2 1 14 25 38 26 17 32 44 46 31 40 29 33 37 33 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8 3 13 81 5 17 62 16 72 10 6 45 4 40
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    ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720410 3 ------- 4 149723 5 73510400 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe Exhaust
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC MOWER DECK 158 151 152 67 157 156 153 155 159 153 154 46 68 40 37 36 40 143 144 45 150 40 37 145
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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC MOWER DECK KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 67 PART 75 W/G Screw Thdrol Washer Head asher, Spacer Mower Vented Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Toplock 9/16 Bolt
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 8 37 5 49 38 30 40 36 13 1 50 3 4 26 6 2 6 11 5 12 4 19 13 31 32 13 31 32 13 19 20 15 17 18 20 16 20 20 15 44
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    MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STC KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 170770 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800
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    , without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. The Warranty period for any products return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions
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    FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE CUT THIS IOSUAT1O5°NSDLOOTPTEED LINES ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. 47 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the
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    pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers). 3. For replacement parts, have available the following information: a. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number. b. Description of
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PR185H42STC
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and follow
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
175718
12.14.00
RD
Printed in U.S.A.